# QSR Pineapple Cream Cakes Starbucks' New Pineapple Cloud Cake is Here for Summer By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-05-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-cloud-cake References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/starbucks-adds-new-summer-berry-refreshers-beverages-non-dairy-summer-skies-drink-pineapple-cloud-cake-and-orange-cream-cake-pop/)  [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradise-drink) is giving its food menu a summer update and that includes rolling out two tasty new treats: the Pineapple Cloud Cake and the new Orange Cream Cake Pop. Perfect for warmer weather, both of the new offerings feature the delicious taste of citrus. First up is the Pineapple Cloud Cake, which consists of a light and airy cake layered with fluffy pineapple cream and sweet pineapple spread studded with whole fruit pieces. The Pineapple Cloud Cake is also topped off with a sweet icing drizzle. On the other hand, the new Orange Cream Cake Pop consists of orange cream cake made with buttercream dipped in a white chocolate icing and that boasts a cute orange slice design on the exterior. Both of the new summer treats are available now for a limited time. Image Credit: Starbucks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Citrus-inspired Desserts:** Opportunity to create innovative citrus-infused desserts for the summer season. - **Limited-time Offerings:** Potential for businesses to introduce exclusive seasonal products to drive consumer interest. - **Fruit-infused Cakes:** Exploring the incorporation of real fruit pieces in cake recipes for unique flavor profiles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food companies can experiment with seasonal flavors to attract customers looking for fresh and unique experiences. - **Hospitality and Restaurants:** Opportunity for restaurants to offer limited-time dessert specials to increase foot traffic and sales. - **Bakery and Confectionery:** Innovative cake makers can explore fruit-based cake variations to cater to the demand for new and exciting flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dreamy Orange Creamsicle Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-cream-cake.md) - [Summer Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradise-drink.md) - [Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-summer-menu.md) - [Summery Pineapple Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunshine-pineapple-frappuccino.md) - [Unicorn-Inspired Bakery Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-unicorn-cake.md) - [Tropical Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-rum-float.md) - [Pineapple Cake Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-upside-down-cake.md) - [Bumblebee-Inspired Cake Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-cake-pop.md) - [Staked Strawberry Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-cake.md)